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OverviewIn 2001 Text Publishing released Tim Flannery and Peter Schouten's A Gap in Nature, a moving and beautiful account of the extinction of around 100 species since Columbus. It was also published in the US, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Korea and Taiwan, and enthralled readers around the world.Peter Schouten and Tim Flannery have collaborated again to create another gorgeous treasury of remarkable creatures. Astonishing Animals reveals ninety-seven of the world's most amazing beasts-from the depths of the oceans to the loftiest mountain heights. These creatures exist at the 'outer limits of life's progress'.Here are sumptuous birds of paradise, amazing soft-shell turtles, terrifying fish, frogs that resemble tomatoes, chameleons and the most bizarre bats you could imagine. The text accompanying each species is full of interesting facts and stories, and covers extreme environments, specialised diets, bizarre reproduction and strange worlds. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim Flannery , Peter SchoutenPublisher: Text Publishing Imprint: The Text Publishing Company Dimensions: Width: 24.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 27.50cm Weight: 1.018kg ISBN: 9781920885212ISBN 10: 1920885218 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 04 October 2004 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAuthors Bio, not available Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |